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UWM Research Foundation & Regional Partners Awarded $772K WEDC Grant to Launch Founder Factory

by Jane L.
For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Funding, Healthcare, Innovations, Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, News, Social Innovation, Startups
02/19/2026

The UWM Research Foundation and UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center are teaming up with three key partners—the Universities of Wisconsin Center for Technology Commercialization (lead applicant), Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition, and Midwest Founders Community—to launch Founder Factory. This new, coordinated venture-creation initiative is powered by a...

Mentor Spotlight: Jude Anders – Developing Products & People

by Jane L.
ENGAGE Mentor Program, Engineering, For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Innovations, News, Startups
09/25/2025

In this Q&A, we highlight Jude Anders, a longtime ENGAGE mentor whose career spans engineering, product innovation, and sustainable building practices. Jude brings decades of experience—from leading technical teams at Johnson Controls to mentoring early-stage startups at UWM. His thoughtful approach to mentorship reflects a...

Panther Partner Spotlight: Ionel Popa – Exploring Soft Materials for Medicine, Industry & Beyond

by Jane L.
For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Innovations, News, Partners Spotlight
08/26/2025

At the crossroads of physics, biology, and chemistry, Ionel Popa’s UWM lab explores the mechanics of soft biomaterials—proteins, tissues, and polymers so delicate they behave almost like liquids. By building custom tools and experimental approaches, his team is uncovering how these materials function and applying...

Panther Partner Spotlight: Bill Weber – Advancing Power Tech Through Industry Collaboration 

by UWMRF
For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Innovations, News, Partners Spotlight
06/18/2025

With decades of experience in industrial power conversion and leadership in engineering, Bill Weber now serves as a vital bridge between UWM and industry. Through initiatives like the GRAPES (GRid-connected Advanced Power Electronic Systems) consortium and expanded testing facilities, he helps companies accelerate innovation, solve...